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Genetic variation and relationships of seven sturgeon species and ten interspecific hybrids.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 28 Jun 2013
Zhang Xiaomin, Wu Wenhua, Li Linmiao, Ma Xufa, Chen Jinping
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BACKGROUND: Sturgeon cultivation is important for both industry and aquaculture in China. To date, more than 17 species or strains have been farmed for fillets and caviar production. Crossbreeding among different sturgeon species is frequent and the F2 hybrids are fertile. However, large-scale farming can have negative impacts on wild populations i.e. escape of exotic sturgeons and must be taken into...
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